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Declaration of Independence,  | Asserts our alienable rights of life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness. |
| Articles of Confederation | United the orginal 13 colonies. |
| U.S. Constitution | Created a stronger central government. |
| Bill of Rights | Adopted in ensure U.S. citizens would enjoy the human rights proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. |
| Amendment I | Freedom of speech, religion, press & assembly. |
| Civil Rights | Personal and natural rights of individuals |
| Due process of law | Guarantees that one will not be denied his/her civil rights |
| 13th Amendment | Abolishes slavery |
| 15th Amendment | Gave free slaves the right to vote |
| 19th Amendment | Gave women the right to vote |
| 26th Amendment | Lower the voting age from 21 to 18 |
| Peripheral Rights | Rights that are not named in the Constitution such as the right to privacy |
| Legal Rights | The benefits entitled to a person by law |
| Civil Rights | Personal and natural rights guaranteed to U.S. citizens |
